"I am honoured by the interest, but I don’t think anything will happen in January”.

Some info about Saponara, described last season as an 'excellent player' by Filip Inzagi:

* 54 goals/assists in 121 apps for Empoli (One every 157 mins)

* 26 games for various Italy youth teams, but is yet to play for the senior international team.

* This season: 8 goals/assists in 11 games (One every 120 mins)

* 5 injuries in the last two seasons (85 days out/12 games missed).

* Jul 2014:Confirmed his favourite position: “As a winger I am very happy. I have the chance to touch the ball more often and play facing our opponents’ goal".

* July 2013: Saponara revealed that he uses a 'mental coach' (arguably a giant red flag): "I had a mental block that stopped me from playing well. Roberto Civitarese [the mental coach] taught me to focus on my work, and express myself 100% without worries. We see each other every two weeks".

Thanks but no thanks. The very best players don't need a 'mental coach' to fulfill their potential; players like, say, Luis Suarez have 100% belief in their own ability, and the self-confidence to make it happen on the field.

Liverpool have bought too many mentally weak small-club players over the years, and paid the price, so in my view, the Reds should steer clear of Saponaro.

If Klopp wants a winger, the best option remains Andriy Yarmolenko, who has 17 goals/assists in 18 games already this season (one every 95 minutes).